A New Era On the Horizon for Thurgood Marshall Academy
In her final weeks as Executive Director at Thurgood Marshall Academy, Alexandra Pardo reflects on her role and offers advice to the next leader. Q: …read more
The Warrior
Underclassmen Years Pave the Way for College: Keneon’s Story
Keneon Williams has taken and passed every Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) course offered at Thurgood Marshall Academy (TMA). It’s no wonder why his G.P.A …read more
TMA Executive Director Pens Open Letter to Graduates
Dear Class of 2015, On behalf of the entire Thurgood Marshall Academy community – the students, faculty, staff, and Board of Trustees – I congratulate …read more
Committed to Solve Issues Facing Women: Cer’cia’s Story
TMA Senior Cer’cia Wallace, a first-generation college student, will earn a degree at Simmons College with the class of 2019. Taking on a double-major in …read more
A Journey that Has Come Full Circle: Justin Williams, Class of 05’
Justin Williams (center) joins TMA students at the 2015 Shining Star Gala.
“I don’t really know what my life would look like if I didn’t go to Thurgood or graduate from college…” Justin Williams graduated 10 years ago, with TMA’s first graduating class. His journey at TMA has “come full circle.” Today, he works in the Special Education Department at TMA and is honored to serve TMA students. Justin opens up about the TMA he knew as a student, the TMA he is even more proud of as a staff member, and his advice to students.
Students Make History, Earn Scholarships & Set Records at College Acceptance Assembly
TMA’s graduating class came together on May 12th during the College Acceptance Assembly, an annual event where seniors are gifted with a college T-shirt from …read more
Celebrating Our Roots 2015: The Motown Sound!
On Saturday, March 21st, the Thurgood Marshall Academy community took a trip to Motown for “Celebrating Our Roots.” Now in its fifth year, the annual …read more
Notice from DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education
District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education Office of the State Superintendent March 25, 2015 Dear students and families: We are …read more
2nd Annual STEM Fair comes to TMA!
Thurgood Marshall Academy hosted its 2nd Annual STEM Fair on May 10th, 2015, inviting area schools and guest presenters for an afternoon of science, technology, engineering and math. More than 200 students, including students from Alfred Kiger Savoy and DC Bilingual elementary schools, explored 16 different exhibits where they learned the mathematics and physics of catapults, the process of DNA extraction, and how to create brain caps that explain the different functions of the brain. Professionals from the University of Maryland’s Physics Department, SEAPEARCH, and the Naval Research Laboratory also shared their expertise in technology through hands-on demonstrations, such as operating underwater robots and using magnets to control motion. read more
Into the Wild: TMA Students Participate in the North Carolina Outward Bound School
After 22 days hiking and camping in the Blue Ridge Mountains with North Carolina Outward Bound School (NCOBS), Thurgood Marshall Academy alumna Jessie Watkins (’14) …read more